Dhonfanu land reclamation project scrapped

1 week ago

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has decided to scrap a project to reclaim land in B. Dhonfanu, following widespread concerns over the potential damage to Hanifaru Bay, a UNESCO biosphere reserve that lies near the island. On August 13, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was awarded a contract to reclaim 13 hectares of land in Dhonfanu, a small island with a